WorldHouthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of looming oil crunch

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured Greater and Lesser Hanish islands near the Bab al-Mandab chokepoint, strengthening their leverage over a vital shipping route. Analysts warn that the closure of Saudi Arabia’s east-west oil pipeline could intensify pressure on global supplies and prices.

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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-09-15 04:22Original